Wildlife Search and Rescue: A Guide for First Responders

Wildlife Search and Rescue

Wildlife Search and Rescue is a practical guide to the safe rescue, handling, and initial care of sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals. It provides step-by-step guidance on wildlife emergency response, from receiving a rescue call to field assessment, capture, restraint, transportation, and first aid. Emphasizing best practices and animal welfare, the book is an essential resource for wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, animal rescue personnel, conservation professionals, and first responders.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to wildlife search and rescue operations.
• Covers safe capture, handling, restraint, and transportation techniques.
• Explains emergency assessment and initial care of injured and orphaned wildlife.
• Provides practical protocols and best practices for wildlife rescue.
• Emphasizes responder safety and animal welfare.
• Includes guidance on rescue equipment and field procedures.
• Applicable to a wide range of wildlife species, with many techniques adaptable to domestic animals.
• Ideal for wildlife rehabilitators, veterinarians, rescue organizations, and first responders.